Global epidemiology, health burden and effective interventions for elevated blood pressure and hypertension
High blood pressure is one of the most important risk factors for ischaemic heart disease,
stroke, other cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease and dementia. Mean blood …
stroke, other cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease and dementia. Mean blood …
Challenges of managing hypertension in Pakistan-a review
A Elahi, AA Ali, AH Khan, Z Samad, H Shahab… - Clinical …, 2023 - Springer
Background This review aims to describe existing evidence on the state of hypertension in
Pakistan, including the prevalence, associated risk factors, preventive strategies, and …
Pakistan, including the prevalence, associated risk factors, preventive strategies, and …
A glimpse into the future: modelling global prevalence of hypertension
EB Boateng, AG Ampofo - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Background Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Insights and
foresights on trends of hypertension prevalence are crucial to informing health policymaking …
foresights on trends of hypertension prevalence are crucial to informing health policymaking …
NDSP 05: Prevalence and pattern of dyslipidemia in urban and rural areas of Pakistan; a sub analysis from second National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan (NDSP) …
Objectives Dyslipidemia is a major risk issue for the development of cardiovascular disease.
The aim of our study was to observe the pattern and prevalence of dyslipidemia in Pakistani …
The aim of our study was to observe the pattern and prevalence of dyslipidemia in Pakistani …
Gender-specific prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among elderly Bangladeshi people: findings from a nationally representative cross-sectional …
Objective We aimed to estimate the gender-specific prevalence and associated factors of
hypertension among elderly people in Bangladesh. Design and method We analysed data …
hypertension among elderly people in Bangladesh. Design and method We analysed data …
[HTML][HTML] Association between erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular risk factors, and coronary artery disease: Role of exercise stress testing and International Index of …
Background The exercise stress test (EST) is a non-invasive investigation to diagnose
coronary artery disease. This research aimed to determine the relationship between erectile …
coronary artery disease. This research aimed to determine the relationship between erectile …
Prevalence and risk factors of pre-hypertension and hypertension among adults in Southeastern Iran: Findings from the baseline survey of the Zahedan adult cohort …
MG Zare, H Okati-Aliabad, A Ansari-Moghaddam… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Hypertension (HTN) stands as the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease
(CVD) and premature death globally. Understanding its prevalence and risk factors is …
(CVD) and premature death globally. Understanding its prevalence and risk factors is …
Changes in the prevalence of diabetes, prediabetes and associated risk factors in rural Baluchistan; a secondary analysis from repeated surveys (2002–2017)
To observe trends of diabetes and its associated risk factors from health surveys 2002–2017
in rural areas of Baluchistan-Pakistan and a secondary analysis based on community based …
in rural areas of Baluchistan-Pakistan and a secondary analysis based on community based …
Body mass index, body fat percentage, and visceral fat as mediators in the association between health literacy and hypertension among residents living in rural and …
Background Hypertension is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Enhancing
health literacy (HL) may help to alleviate the risk of hypertension and its burden. However …
health literacy (HL) may help to alleviate the risk of hypertension and its burden. However …
Predictors of mortality among hospitalized hypertensive patients with COVID-19 during third and fourth waves in Pakistan
Introduction: Hypertension significantly contributes to the severity and mortality of COVID-19
patients. It has also been a risk factor for prolonged hospitalization and the need for …
patients. It has also been a risk factor for prolonged hospitalization and the need for …